Cub Scout Academics

Communicating

Complete these three requirements:

Tell a story or relate an incident to a group of people, such as your family, den, or members of your class.
Write a letter to a friend or relative.
Make a poster about something that interests you. Explain the poster to your den.

Earn the Communicating belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

Write an original poem or story.
Keep a journal of daily activities for at least seven days.
Listen to a news story on television or the radio. Discuss the information with an adult.
Go to the library. Use the card catalog or computer reference system to find a book, and then check it out.
Read a book that has been approved by your parent or teacher. Discuss the book with an adult.
With a friend, develop a skit. Perform it at a Scout meeting, family meeting, or school event.
Learn the alphabet in sign language. Learn how to sign 10 words.
With an adult, use the Internet to search for information on a topic of interest to you.
Watch three television commercials and discuss the information in them with your parent or den leader.
Read the directions for a new game. Explain to a family member or friend how to play it.
Learn about "reading" materials for people who have poor vision or who are blind.
While traveling, make a list of road signs, animals, or license plates that you see.

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